20 Disturbing Images From Syria's Eastern Ghouta That Will Make Your Blood Boil

Here's a what, why and how account of the attack.

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Syrian government attacks the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta district by means of air strikes and artillery, resulting in trapping of 4,00,000 civilians.

The What:

-Ever since 2013, Eastern Ghouta – a rebel hold capital, has been under the blockade of the government of Syria.

-The situation has led the area deprived of food and medicine, because of which many cases of malnutrition have surfaced.

-Turkey, Russia and Iran came together and decided to call Eastern Ghouta a "de-escalation zone", which meant no fighter jets would fly in that zone.

-On February 19, Syrian forces with the help of Russian warplanes bombed the area of Eastern Ghouta ruthlessly. Hundreds of people died in the attack.

-According to the residents, six hospitals and medical centres were devastated because of the attack.

-Amnesty International said the attack amounted to ‘war crimes’.

-On Saturday, February 25, the UN Security Council which comprises of Russia, agreed on the resolution which called for a 30-day ceasefire.

-On Sunday, February 26, a ground offensive was launched by the Syrian forces which targeted the areas on the boundary of Eastern Ghouta. This would make it easier for the Syrian ground forces to move forward.

-On Monday, February 26, Syrian forces have "not been able to take an inch of territory" in Eastern Ghouta, according to Al Jazeera.

-Weapons such as mortar shells, barrel bombs, cluster bombs, and bunker-busting munitions have been used by the government forces.